Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 4 Job Title Research Assistant / Technician 4 Department Research | Brown CRiHHI | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range $32.13 - $37.69 CAD Hourly Posting End Date May 27, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date May 29, 2026 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Transformative Health & Justice Research Cluster (THJRC) is looking for a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant (Academic Project Coordinator) to support the THJRC project operations, grant writing, community engagement, event planning, website administration, content creation and knowledge translation. The THJRC aims to support community members, students and early-career researchers to engage in knowledge mobilization, program and policy development, social justice action, community leadership, and interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral networking. All activities are grounded in a shared commitment to social justice, participatory methods and equity, with the ultimate goal of mobilizing academic privilege and collaborative knowledge development towards innovative, community-driven knowledge sharing and advocacy. This position supports our community-based, participatory, and strengths-based aims to reframe the criminal justice system to improve health and justice for (and with!) peoples disproportionately affected by current systems. Organizational Status This position is within the Transformative Health & Justice Research Cluster (THJRC) project, which operates out of the Critical Research in Health and Health Inequities (CRiHHI), in the School of Nursing, University of British Columbia. This Research Assistant position will report to the project's co-Leads, Dr. Helen Brown (CRiHHI), Dr. Sofia Bartlett, and Dr. Lyana Patrick. Work Performed The Research Assistant will work closely with the THJRC Health & Justice leadership, and report to the co-Leads. Our Research Assistant is expected to contribute to the overall success of the project by providing support in: Designing and implementing public facing knowledge sharing from within the THJRC aligned research projects Identifies grants relevant to the THJRC members and provide support on grant applications non-profit community partners and graduate students. Reviews papers and/or new protocols and provides comment in area of expertise at the request of THJRC staff Researching and planning content development and activity design for THJRC Events in support of THJRC knowledge dissemination and exchange Informing and ensuring alignment with THJRC community-based and participatory aims Administering our web-based presence by updating content Performing other related duties as required Contributions to the development and expansion of the THJRC Health & Justice Learning network through engagement with Peer Leaders, Indigenous Elders, academics, and trainees. Plan and implement THJRC community events and knowledge sharing and translation tactics across research studies being conducted by THRJC academics, Peers, and graduate students. Consequence of Error/Judgement This position will be monitored by the co-Leads. This research cluster project, funded by a UBC Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) jointly created by the Vice-President Research & Innovation and the Provost & Vice-President Academic, is offering employment opportunities to people with lived experience of incarceration. In doing so, we are addressing structural barriers to employment for this population, and transforming how we honour research involvement. This position is expected to work with efficiency and sensitivity. Along with shaping how the THJRC's research agenda and questions, the incumbent will serve as peer support in all THJRC research activities. Errors or incorrect decisions could compromise the quality of the research, and the collegial relationships with partners and/or participants. In turn, this could result in delays in completing projects, and potentially impact the credibility of the THJRC and its investigators. Inability to exercise sound and sensitive judgement could diminish the THJRC's (and its team's) ability to attract the support of the scientific community and/or lead to poor public/private sector relationships and partnerships. This work must be completed at a high level of consideration, reflexivity, and professionalism. This position will be responsible for access, collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996) and other UBC privacy and security policies. This position requires employees to work under strict confidentiality requirements; internal procedures and policies to protect personal information must be followed and adherence to these requirements will be regularly reviewed by the employer. Supervision Received Will receive supervision by the THJRC co-Leads. Supervision Given This position has no formal supervisory responsibility Minimum Qualifications Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Masters degree with exposure to health policy or health services research is an asset. Critical understanding of issues related to THJRC projects Ability to conduct knowledge translation and dissemination strategies Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team. Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to direct multiple projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, policies, regulations, and technical information. Ability to mentor undergraduate students to provide guidance to the interpretation and analysis of research. Ability to prepare effective grant applications. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
